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Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Dubai economy powers ahead, records 4.7pc GDP growth

Sat, 31 Jan 2026

Dubai’s economy continued its upward trajectory in 2025, delivering strong growth that underscores its resilience and sustained momentum. Its economy expanded for the first nine months to hit AED355 billion, up 4.7% over the previous year, said a report.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Arabia invests $400bn in tourism sector: Minister

Fri, 23 Jan 2026

Saudi Arabia has become a major global player in tourism, with the sector now contributing approximately 5% of the kingdom’s GDP and accounting for nearly 5% of total employment, said Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.